Former Syracuse star John Wallace will be honored at Hardwood Club dinner

The 28th Vic Hanson Medal of Excellence will be awarded to John Wallace at this year's Syracuse University Men’s Basketball Hardwood banquet. The dinner, sponsored by TK99, will be held on Sunday, March 7 at the OnCenter in Syracuse.

The Vic Hanson Medal is given annually to an individual or individuals who have ties to the men’s basketball program and have made outstanding contributions to college basketball.

Wallace played at Syracuse from 1992 to 1996. He led Syracuse to the 1996 NCAA championship game.

Wallace ranks third on the all-time scoring list with 2,119 points, averaging 16.7 per game. He leads the Orange in total points scored in a season with 845 his senior year, averaging 22.2 per game. He ranks third on the career rebounds list with 1,065 and finished first each of his four years on the team in total rebounds. He earned All-America honors in 1996.

The event is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. with a reception that includes a silent auction featuring Steiner Sports memorabilia, player autograph session and a live auction hosted by SU head coach Jim Boeheim. Dinner will begin at 6:15 p.m.

Tickets are $75 per person and $750 per table of 10. Proceeds benefit the Conrad McRae Endowed Men’s Basketball Scholarship and the men’s basketball job program.

Tickets for the Hardwood Banquet are available in the Orange Club in Manley Field House or by phone (315-443-1419 or 1-877-CLUB4U).